We’re in the thick of the Dog Days of Summer, and while it might seem like autumn is ages away, you can cool off with a taste of summer at the 7th Annual Watermelon Festival.
Dallas Farmers Market celebrates the summertime fruit with a party over the weekend where you can experience all things watermelon.
Headlining the celebration are 15 varieties of Texas-grown watermelon for visitors to sample and purchase. Some popular varieties you might find this year include:
- Yellow watermelons. These have a soft texture and a flavor that’s described as light and citrusy.
- Sugar Baby, a classic variety known for its small size and bright red flesh.
- Crimson Sweet, a dark green watermelon with light green stripes that is known for its sweetness
- Black Diamond, a Texas favorite, a dense, juicy and flavorful melon.
Besides tons of watermelons to eat or take home, there are lots of other activities. Here are a few you won’t want to miss:
- A meet and greet with 2025 Texas Watermelon Queen, Bethany Boller.
- A watermelon cooking demo (that includes samples) from Bonton Farms.
- A tasting for Watermelon Agua Frescas.
- Live music throughout the day from Jason Kyle Wickens Band, Jai White and Remy Reilly
- A demonstration by Wichita Falls fruit carver Earl Carter Jr. as he transforms a watermelon into a piece of art.
Visitors are encouraged to bring a bag or wagon to load up on other market goodies from farms, ranches and artisan vendors…